Verona News

Are you concerned about housing issues facing our seniors? The County of Frontenac is holding a Seniors Community Housing Pilot Project public meeting on Wednesday, March 14 at the Verona Lions Hall from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. This is the opportunity to discuss issues facing seniors in our community now and in the years to come. For more information contact John McDougall at 613-374-3516 or e-mail at john.mcdougall@xplornet.ca.

Euchre has been cancelled for Thursday, March 15 at the Bellrock Community Centre. The next euchre session will be played on March 29. For more information call Nancy Wagar 613-358-2368 or Tillie Koshowski 613-374-2850.

Do you have enough reading material for those lazy, hazy days of summer. Now is the time to stock up. Trinity United Church is holding their annual Book Sale. Saturday March 17. 9 a.m to 1 p.m. For more information, call Jen at 613-374-2199.

Local talent, Lee Casement has a new music video for you to watch and enjoy. This song is called In Dreams, and it features Rob McDougall on vocals. It is from Lee's In The Guestroom project. I watched it on youtube and was delighted with the music and Rob's vocals. The added bonus is the video is shot in Verona and you can enjoy the music and watch the scenery as they travel the main streets of Verona. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWLqkKSAcuQ (or go to youtube and search under key words - dreams mcdougall

The next Verona Cattail Festival Meeting is on Wednesday, March 21. The festival always welcomes new volunteers. What better way to get involved in the Verona community? Enjoy coffee and treats with friends and neighbours and take part in planning a great festival. 7:30 pm to 9 pm at the Verona Lions Hall, Verona Sand Rd. For more information call Wayne Conway 613-374-3807.

"Partner in Crime" Murder Mystery Crimes presents "Candidate for Death" by Richard Linley on Saturday, March 24 at the Verona Lions Club. Advance tickets only, $30 per person (includes roast beef dinner and entertainment) and can be picked up at the Verona Hardware Store and Trousdale Hardware, Sydenham. For more information, call Darlene 613-374-3529

The Harrowsmith S&A Club is holding a two day Standard First Aid Course starting March 31 and ending April 1. 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for both days. The two day course charge is $80.00 which includes the manuals and lunch for both days, To register contact: Dawn Seiben (613-372-5251) or Dan Bell (613-372-910).

The Verona Walking Club meets for a walk inside the Verona Lions Hall every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 10 am to 11 am. Cost is $1 per session. For more information contact Bill at 613-374-3234.

Debbie Lingen

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